You don’t always have to buy expensive cleaning products for general household cleaning. You may already have some very good cleaning products in your kitchen cupboards. If you’ve got :

baking soda,salt, vinegar and lemons then you need no more.

Click on your choice of cleaner ,and Copy those recipes for a great smelling green clean home now.

These cleaning tips are not new – they’ve been used successfully for many generations but sometimes we need reminding of what we have at our fingertips.

Not only are these methods easy on the pocket, but they also have less impact on the environment. You can feel good about using them in the knowledge that they’re safe for you and your family, and you’re saving on the grocery bill. Make your own green cleaning kit using four readily available ingredients:
baking soda, salt, white vinegar, lemon juice.
These can be as effective as commercial products and are definitely much safer and less expensive. This cleaning kit can handle all tasks for less than $10 and reduce your family’s exposure to chemicals.

1st : Baking soda

can help remove strong, smelly odors from household laundry even when, after repeated washing, they still linger.


1- Smoky smells

Soak smoky clothes overnight in a 1/2 cup of baking soda to 1 bucket of water before washing in the washing machine.

2- Sweat odors

Use the same solution as above for soaking washable hats, gloves, scarves and headbands. For stubborn smells, add 1 cup of baking soda to the washing machine load.

3- Mechanical smells

If you have clothing with petrol, oil, or other mechanical smells, place them in a bag with a 1/2 cup of baking soda. Leave the bag sealed for a day or two before washing.

4- Spills and thrills

Dry baking soda rubbed directly onto clothing can remove the smell of vomit or baby spit up, spills and stains. Leave for 1–2 hours, then wash.

5- Treating stains

Rub a paste of 6 tablespoons of baking soda with a 1/2 cup of warm water onto stained clothing before washing. Be sure to check for colour fastness first.

6- Blood stains

Baking soda rubbed onto a dampened blood stain can help lift the stain from the fabric.

7- Sweat stains

A baking soda paste can also be useful in removing sweat stains and odours on clothing. Rub the paste onto clothing before washing. With tough stains you may need to let the paste sit for 1–2 hours.

8- Fruit and wine stains

Fruit and wine stains need to be treated immediately, but if you’re in a hurry, pour a little baking soda on the stain and leave for a few hours. Later, run hot water through the back of the stain.

9- Baking soda in the refrigerator

Store an open box of baking soda in your refrigerator and freezer to help eliminate odours. Replace at least every 3 months; the box may need replacing sooner if it begins to absorb too many odours. Try dating the box or plastic container to help you remember when to replace it. Use the same method between uses in the microwave to cut down on odours.

10- Baking soda in the refrigerator vegetable crisper bins

Try sprinkling soda in the bottom of your crisper bin to eliminate odours. Cover with a folded paper towel. Replace every 3 months.

11- Baking soda and refrigerator stains

Remove food and rust reside from your refrigerator with a cleaning paste made from 3 parts baking soda to 1 part of water.

12- Baked on food in the microwave

Mix a few tablespoons of baking soda with water in a microwave safe cup. Boil in the microwave for a few minutes. The insides of the microwave will be damp and easy to clean with a paper towel or dishcloth. This has the added benefit of removing odours that may be clinging to your microwave. This is also a good general cleaning solution for the inside surfaces of your microwave.